Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Vijay sells bananas at the rate of Rs. 13 per dozen and earns a profit of 30%. The cost price of bananas increases by 10%. If the selling price remains the same, then what is his new profit percentage?
Option 1: 16.66%
Option 2: 18.18%
Option 3: 14.28%
Option 4: 12.5%
Correct Answer: 18.18%
Solution : Selling price of 12 bananas = Rs. 13 Profit = 30% Cost price of 12 bananas = $13\times\frac{100}{130}$ = Rs. 10 The cost price of the bananas increases by 10% = $\frac{110}{100}\times10$ = Rs. 11 Profit = Selling price – Cost price = 13 –
Question : The sum of the two numbers is 400. If the bigger number is decreased by 16% and the smaller number is increased by 16%, then the numbers obtained are equal. Find the smaller number.
Option 1: 168
Option 2: 152
Option 3: 144
Option 4: 170
Correct Answer: 168
Solution : Given: The sum of the two numbers is 400. Let the bigger number and the smaller number be $x$ and $y$ respectively. ⇒ $x+y=400$ (equation 1) According to the question, $x-\frac{16}{100}x=y+\frac{16}{100}y$ ⇒ $\frac{84}{100}x=\frac{116}{100}y$ ⇒ $84x=116y$ $\therefore x=\frac{116}{84}y$ Substitute the value in the equation 1, ⇒
Question : In the Earth's atmosphere, which of the following continuously decreases with height?
Option 1: Temperature
Option 2: Humidity
Option 3: Pressure
Option 4: Wind Velocity
Correct Answer: Pressure
Solution : The correct answer is Pressure.
As altitude increases, pressure falls. The total weight of the air above a unit area at any elevation can be interpreted as the pressure at any height in the atmosphere. There are fewer air molecules above a given surface at
Question : An alloy contains a mixture of two metals X and Y in the ratio of 2 : 3. The second alloy contains a mixture of the same metals, X and Y, in the ratio 7 : 3. In what ratio should the first and the second alloys be mixed to make a new alloy containing 50% of metal X?
Option 1: 3 : 4
Option 2: 3 : 1
Option 3: 5 : 6
Option 4: 2 : 1
Correct Answer: 2 : 1
Solution : An alloy contains a mixture of two metals X and Y in the ratio of 2 : 3. The second alloy contains a mixture of the same metals, X and Y in the ratio 7 : 3. Let the quantity of the first
Question : Directions: Six friends Amit, Bhuvan, Chand, David, Emily, and Fedrick are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Amit sits third to the left of David. David sits to the immediate right of Bhuvan. Bhuvan sits second to the left of Emily. Chand sits second to the right of Fedrick. Who sits second to the right of Amit?
Option 1: Chand
Option 2: Bhuvan
Option 3: Emily
Option 4: Fedrick
Correct Answer: Bhuvan
Solution : Given: (I) Six friends Amit, Bhuvan, Chand, David, Emily, and Fedrick are sitting around a circular table facing toward the centre. Amit sits third to the left of David.
(II) David sits to the immediate right of Bhuvan. Bhuvan sits second to the left of
Question : The wind vane instrument measures the _______.
Option 1: relative humidity
Option 2: temperature
Option 3: wind velocity
Option 4: wind direction
Correct Answer: wind direction
Solution : The correct answer is wind direction.
The wind vane instrument measures the direction of the wind. It is a simple and common meteorological tool used to determine the wind's compass direction. The instrument typically consists of a vane or arrow that aligns itself
Question : Which of the following fundamental rights implies the prohibition of traffic in human beings, begar and other forms of forced labour?
Option 1: Right against Exploitation
Option 2: Cultural and Educational Rights
Option 3: Right to Constitutional Remedies
Option 4: Right to Freedom of Religion
Correct Answer: Right against Exploitation
Solution : The correct answer is Right against Exploitation.
The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23–24) in the Indian Constitution safeguards against human trafficking, beggars, and forced labour. It explicitly prohibits children's employment in hazardous conditions under the age of 14. Article 23(1) states the
Question : Sandeep buys a toy car for Rs. 500 and sells it for Rs. 625. What is his gain or loss percentage?
Option 1: 20% gain
Option 2: 20% loss
Option 3: 25% gain
Option 4: 25% loss
Correct Answer: 25% gain
Solution : Sandeep bought the toy car for Rs. 500 and sold it for Rs. 625. This means he made a gain on the sale. Gain Percentage = $\frac{\text{Selling price} - \text{Cost price}}{\text{Cost price}}$ × 100 Substituting the given values, Gain Percentage = $\frac{625 - 500}{500}
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. Some red is a mouse. II. No grey is a mouse Conclusions: I. All red is grey. II. No mouse is grey.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: None of the conclusions follow
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All red is grey – As shown, in the diagram above it is clear that there is no definite relation between red
Question : With which brand or product the slogan 'Connecting India' is associated?
Option 1: BSNL
Option 2: MTNL
Option 3: Airtel
Option 4: Nokia
Correct Answer: BSNL
Solution : The correct answer is BSNL.
BSNL has a famous slogan, ‘Connecting India’, and it was founded in 2000. MTNL was founded in 1986, and its slogan was ‘Transparency makes us different’. The slogan of Airtel is ‘Express yourself’. Nokia is a company in Finland, and
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